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Self-heating liquid, toxic, inorganic, n.o.s

HMT 15 June 2026
Reference only — HMT snapshot for inspection and audit support; not a shipping paper, placard mandate, or CVI record. Use Print / PDF below for field notes.
UN / ID
UN 3187
Hazard class
4.2
Packing group
II (multiple — see tabs)
ERG guide
ERG 136
Special provisions
SP IB2, SP W31
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Self-heating liquid, toxic, inorganic, n.o.s


Self-heating food packaging is active packaging with the ability to heat food contents without external heat sources or power, usually using an exothermic chemical reaction. Packets can also be self-cooling. These packages are useful for military operations, during natural disasters, or whenever conventional cooking is not available. They are often used for military field rations, camping food, instant food, or other types of food intended for preparation where proper cooking facilities or methods are unavailable or less ideal Wikipedia

Emergency Response Guide No. 136

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

4.2
Spontaneously combustible materials

(4) Identification number Help

UN 3187

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Spontaneously combustible materials (4.2) Poisonous liquids PG I Zone A (6.1)

(1) Symbols Help


This entry is signed with "G". The letter "G" identifies proper shipping names for which one or more technical names of the hazardous material must be entered in parentheses, in association with the basic description. (See §172.203(k)).

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
IB2
W31

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk202see 49 CFR §173.202
(8C) Bulk243see 49 CFR §173.243

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail1 L
(9B) Cargo aircraft only5 L

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other n/a

(3) Hazard Class

4.2
Spontaneously combustible materials

(4) Identification number Help

UN 3187

(5) Packing Group Help

III

(6) Labels Help

Spontaneously combustible materials (4.2) Poisonous liquids PG I Zone A (6.1)

(1) Symbols Help


This entry is signed with "G". The letter "G" identifies proper shipping names for which one or more technical names of the hazardous material must be entered in parentheses, in association with the basic description. (See §172.203(k)).

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
IB2
W31

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk203see 49 CFR §173.203
(8C) Bulk241see 49 CFR §173.241

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail5 L
(9B) Cargo aircraft only60 L

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other n/a

Packing group comparison

Multiple packing groups apply to this entry. See assignment criteria in 49 CFR §173 Subpart D. Details are in the tabs above; differences are highlighted.

PG II PG III
1GG
2Self-heating liquid, toxic, inorganic, n.o.sSelf-heating liquid, toxic, inorganic, n.o.s
34.24.2
4UN 3187UN 3187
5IIIII
64.2, 6.14.2, 6.1
7IB2, W31IB2, W31
8ANoneNone
8B202203
8C243241
9A1 L5 L
9B5 L60 L
10ACC
10B n/a n/a

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.